This indicator captures the
challenges faced by women in reaching health care facilities, emphasizing the influence of geographical barriers. It quantifies the percentage of women who express significant difficulties accessing necessary health services due to the distance to a health facility. Beyond physical distance, this metric indirectly highlights the broader implications of healthcare accessibility, such as potential delays in treatment, increased travel costs, and the psychological burden associated with planning a journey to seek care. It serves as a critical measure of health equity, shedding light on the socio-cultural factors that may further complicate access, including the availability of transportation and the presence of female healthcare providers, ultimately informing policy decisions aimed at improving women's health outcomes.
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